Finding the Third Proportional to 179,462,482 and 390,417,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,462,482 and 390,417,764 is: 849,347,611.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,462,482 : 390,417,764 = 390,417,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,462,482/390,417,764 = 390,417,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,462,482x = 390,417,764 × 390,417,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,462,482x = 152,426,030,446,759,680 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,426,030,446,759,680/179,462,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,347,611.53
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